Sigma SD1 vs Sony HX50V

Below is a extensive overview of the Sigma SD1 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1 was unveiled 3 years prior to the HX50V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD1 scores vs the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 offers outside measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD1 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1 versus the HX50V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and HX50V is 77 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 and HX50V.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX50V will give you extra detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.